(tsuk'ĕr-kon‵dĕl )

Austro-Hungarian anatomist, 1849–1910.

Z. bodies Organs of Zuckerkand l.

organs of Z.A pair of organs containing chromaffin tissue present in the embryo and persisting until shortly after birth. They are located adjacent to the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta. The cells secrete epinephrine. SYN: Zuckerkand l bodies.

SEE: aortic body.